English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Sadist Pronunciation
Sadist is pronounced SAY-duhst, IPA /ˈseɪdəst/.
SAY-duhst
US /ˈseɪdəst/ · UK /ˈseɪdɪst/
Syllables: SAY · duhst (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A person who enjoys causing pain or distress to others.
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Sadist in a Sentence
- Only a sadist would set an exam on a Saturday.
- The novel's villain is a sadist with excellent manners.
- He is a sadist about deadlines and proud of it.
Common Mispronunciations of Sadist
Not SA-dist
Nothing here connects to the word sad. The opening is a long ay, taken from the name of the Marquis de Sade.
Not suh-DIST
SAY is the half that carries the word, and duhst behind it holds nothing you could name.
Tip: Sadistic moves the beat to the middle, suh-DI-stik, and clips the vowel as it goes.
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